LOS ANGELES – Pop culture toy company Funko will hand out hundreds of their Pop! collectible toys to underserved families as part of the Filipino Influential Leaders and Mentors’ HiFi Holiday Festival.
Sunday, Dec. 12, FILAM and dozens of local Filipino American nonprofit groups will host a free toy distribution and holiday concert event at the Rideback Ranch office at 1660 Beverly Blvd. in the Historic Filipinotown neighborhood of Los Angeles.
“I’ve been blessed being the founder of the biggest collectible toy company in the world and the Filipino community is a big part of that success,” said Mike Becker, the founder of Funko, in a news release. “I’ve been participating in this annual event for the past few years, which gives me the opportunity to give back to those in need.”
The annual event, which takes place on Sunday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon, is free to attend. Seafood City will provide a traditional Filipino breakfast.
Radio and TV personality Manny Streetz Guevara and golfer Tisha Alyn Abrea are hosting the event.
More than 100 families have already registered, said Lyle del Mundo, one of the event organizers.
“We’re still in a pandemic. A lot of families are struggling,” del Mundo said. “We’re hoping this event can bring the community together and bring some cheer to their holidays.”
Those interested can register here.